Falana Slams Wike, Fayose For Politicising Oyo School Abduction, Calls For Action On Security
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) on Friday cautioned against politicising the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State, urging security agencies to focus on rescuing victims and addressing the country’s security challenges.
Falana made the remarks when he appeared as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today.
Reacting to comments by some political figures over the incident, Falana criticised attempts to attribute the abduction to political opponents without providing evidence.
He said a minister and a former governor “are currently inciting people in Oyo State by politicising the tragedy of our people.
“How can anybody in their right sense say, ‘I know it was a state government that kidnapped the children’? Please, if you know this, go to the police, go to the State Security Service and lodge a complaint,” he said.
The senior lawyer questioned why those making such allegations had failed to report them to the authorities.
“Somebody says, ‘I know the politicians [who] are responsible.’ Why have you not reported them? Because the parents of those children who were kidnapped are listening to these statements,” Falana added.
The senior lawyer also called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritise the welfare and operational capacity of security agencies.
“Equip the armed forces, motivate the armed forces, equip the police force, and motivate the operatives working in the security sector,” he urged..
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
